Cardiff Council to double (sometimes treble) council tax charges on unoccupied and unfurnished propertiesWith effect from 1st April 2019, Cardiff Council are scrapping the 50% council tax discount currently awarded to properties that are unoccupied and unfurnished for more than six months. Such properties will now be subject to the …
Cardiff is a city that’s bustling with student activity, and this makes it a great location for landlords looking to target the student market. However, landlords also need to be aware of how they can best accommodate the needs of student tenants - especially with growing competition and opportunities to …
We're delighted to announce that CPS Homes has won exclusive selling rights to 16 brand-new apartments within Cardiff Bay's stunning Grade II listed building on the corner of Bute Street and James Street.Set to be Wales' finest new apartment scheme when work finishes in summer 2019, The Bank is a …
Every agent advertises on the likes of Rightmove and Zoopla (well, they should!), but at CPS Homes we go the extra mile and push our properties out to the large social media following we've gained over the years. The results of this have been remarkable, with thousands of local Cardiff residents …
Getting your foot on the property ladder is a difficult accomplishment for many, so more and more people are choosing to jointly purchase a property with family or friends.Considering homeownership is likely to be the biggest investment you will ever make, there are a number of things joint buyers should …
Wales is blessed with cosmopolitan cities, stunning countryside and quaint Welsh towns and villages. There are a host of highly desirable locations scattered among them all that are perfect for luxury home buyers, and figures have recently been revealed that lists the most expensive roads in Wales throughout 2018 - …
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) are warning that tenants in private rented housing will be bearing the brunt of the Government’s tax increases on rented homes. This follows recent research that shows a shortage of homes to rent whilst demand continues to grow.Rental property numbers declining despite growing demandThe Royal …
Building your own home in Wales may soon become a little easier thanks to the Welsh Government’s plans to launch a new £210m scheme, titled 'Self-Build Wales'. The scheme will include guaranteed loans on pre-agreed plots from the Development Bank of Wales.These loans will be repayment free until the new …
When you’re on the lookout for student accommodation one of the things you’ll be taking note of is whether bills are included within the rent. Choosing a student flat or home share that does include all bills will certainly make life a whole lot easier for you, but for those …
Several tax changes, new regulations on fees and licensing, uncertainty over Brexit and the potential for further base rate rises has made it a tough and confusing time for landlords over the past few years. That’s why we’ve put together a list of 11 things you need to know or …
